HENDERSONS BAR AND KITCHEN
4110 HENDERSON BLVD STE B, Tampa FL 33629 · 8135008948
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside paperwork binder.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders stored over raw beef and bacon. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in server area of kitchen at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black/yellow mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi thawed on cooks line in package stating to remove from package before thawing. See stop sale.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottled soda in walk in next to pepperoni at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bulk sugar scoop handle in sugar at time of inspection n
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Owner connected no chlorine bucket dishwasher tested 100ppm of chlorine.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside paperwork binder.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen by dishwasher is being used as a dump sink. Employee removed dump pan from handwashing sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hang over burger on menu comes with a sunny side up egg that is not identified as raw ingredient on menu.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food stored on floor. Boxes of grease stored on floor underneath counter in kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 113F on cooks line.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing used as dump sink in kitchen area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser not working properly on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed phone and properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water in food preparation sink.
Nov 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding- Meatballs 64F. Alfredo sauce 59F. Marnara 61F. All items re-heated to 165F.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Howard Gillespie management.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer and wine cooler in bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food removed from original packaging and placed in bottles has no labeling inside small reach in cooler on cooks line.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 89F. Employee discarded water.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by dishwasher is being used as dump sink. Owner removed trash from sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice is soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled by walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting in kitchen area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce not washed before preparation. Chef washed off lettuce.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in food preparation sink in back kitchen area. Manager placed chicken under running water.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line.
No person in charge present during hours of operation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside freezer on cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of pizza reach in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink has slow draining water by dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.